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‘Shelter in place’ is not an option for Ohio’s immigrant detainees, nonviolent inmates
Professionals who work on the front lines of protecting the rights of people held in Ohio detention centers, jails, and prisons are calling for swift action to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
“U.S. immigration detention facilities are the…
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ColumbusMediaInsider: The New York Times Got It Right. Will The Public?
There is no shortage of good journalism even in the profession's weakened state.
There is a shortage of people paying careful attention to what is happening around them and of people making intelligent, fact-based, well-reasoned decisions…
// Opinion
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Grassroots paved the way for climate progress in Columbus
On February 13, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther made a stunning announcement in his annual State of the City address: Columbus would transition its electricity supply to 100% renewable energy by 2022 through a program called Community Choice…
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Buglars hit Indian Oven on East Main Street
Around 12:15am on Sunday, March 22, a burglar decided to break into a much loved downtown Columbus restaurant, Indian Oven, 427 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
The burglar drove to the restaurant and broke the glass door at the side…
// News